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Demopolis council approves Jackson Street widening project

Taking a stop-gap measure to prevent accidents, the Demopolis City Council Thursday approved a contract to widen the south side of Jackson Street east of ... Read more

by Jan McDonald, Tuesday, August 9, 2016 11:15 am

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ROOSTER DAY IS HERE!

When the first Rooster Auction was held in Demopolis in 1919 to build a bridge across the Tombigbee River, the event stretched over two days ... Read more

by Jan McDonald, Friday, April 8, 2016 2:02 pm

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Rooster Day will kickoff with unique 5K event

Lot’s of fairs and festivals start off with a 5K run. Not all of them have roosters leading the pack. The 5 kilometer race for ... Read more

by Jan McDonald, Thursday, February 25, 2016 4:53 pm

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Rooster Day planned to celebrate historical event

The Roosters are coming! Celebrating a unique event in the city’s history, Demopolis will hold its first Rooster Day on April 9 in Public Square. ... Read more

by Jan McDonald, Wednesday, January 13, 2016 9:23 am

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Hospital Auxiliary kicks off busy fall

Fall brings the busiest time of the year for the active members of the Bryan W. Whitfield Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Read more

by Jan McDonald, Tuesday, September 23, 2014 4:37 pm

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Music Study Club to celebrate 100th anniversary

For 100 years a group of men and women in Demopolis have been devoted to the study and appreciation of music and those who create ... Read more

by Jan McDonald, Tuesday, September 23, 2014 8:53 am

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Three local groups earn BBCF grants

Three organizations in Marengo County received four grants totaling $8,550 from the Black Belt Community Foundation Saturday. Read more

by Jan McDonald, Thursday, June 19, 2014 8:57 am

Faith and Family

Demopolis Food Pantry helps feed 200 families each week

Every Wednesday morning a dozen or so volunteers gather at the former Jewish temple to continue a tradition of providing help for those in need. Read more

by Jan McDonald, Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:11 am

Lifestyles

Miss COTR Webb prepares for busy week

Miss Christmas on the River Mary Frances Webb prepares for busy week of festivities. Read more

by Jan McDonald, Monday, November 25, 2013 4:37 pm

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Students replicate history for parade

For three weeks, seventh and eighth grade students at Demopolis Middle School measured, cut, taped, glued and painted cardboard boxes to add a special touch ... Read more

by Jan McDonald, Wednesday, November 28, 2012 11:01 am

Faith and Family

UMC bazaar prep underway

Work on the annual United Methodist Women’s Bazaar soon will reach fever pitch as members of First United Methodist Church join forces to raise money ... Read more

by Jan McDonald, Saturday, November 3, 2012 10:16 am

Lifestyles

Meet Miss Christmas on the River

Competition is nothing new to Anna Stewart Cramer. She thrives on it. Read more

by Jan McDonald, Saturday, October 20, 2012 4:38 pm

News

Rotary GSE team visits Demopolis

Five women from Portugal spent just over two days in Marengo County last weekend as part of Rotary International’s Group Study Exchange program. Each year ... Read more

by Jan McDonald, Friday, April 20, 2012 1:32 pm

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DCSF offers $50k to city teachers

After two years of full and partial suspension of its grants program, the Demopolis City Schools Foundation is returning to fully funding its primary mission. ... Read more

by Jan McDonald, Friday, July 8, 2011 6:17 pm

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DCSF rolls out annual giving campaign

Alumni and fans of Demopolis schools are being urged to continue the work of the Demopolis City Schools Foundation by becoming a member during the ... Read more

by Jan McDonald, Friday, February 18, 2011 5:19 pm

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